Class 1 Driver Casual

Gregory Distribution Ltd; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Pension

Life assurance

Sickness scheme

Free uniform

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd in Wales is seeking an experienced delivery driver with a UK Class 1 licence to join our team. You will operate across the UK, loading and securing goods and delivering to client sites while maintaining high safety and service standards.

You will carry out daily vehicle safety inspections and stay in regular contact with the transport team to ensure smooth operations. Training will keep your skills up to date, and competitive terms apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ad-hoc out and back driving work across the UK, collecting and delivering from all major customer sites, using but not limited to a refrigerated box trailer.
• Ensure goods are loaded and secured correctly to prevent shifting or damage using bars, straps, nets, and other securing devices as needed.
• Use company-issued phone to carry out thorough daily vehicle safety inspections.
• Stay in regular contact with our transport team, providing updates on your progress to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service.
• Take part in regular training sessions to keep your skills sharp and stay up to date with industry standards and best practices.

Skills

UK Class 1 Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph

Customer service

Geographical knowledge

Job description

• Carry out ad-hoc out and back driving work across the UK, collecting and delivering from all our major customer sites, using but not limited to a refrigerated box trailer.
• Ensure goods are loaded and secured correctly to prevent shifting or damage. Use bars, straps, nets, and other securing devices as needed.
• Use your company-issued phone to carry out thorough daily vehicle safety inspections, helping us maintain the highest standards of road safety and reliability.
• Stay in regular contact with our transport team, providing updates on your progress to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service.
• Take part in regular training sessions to keep your skills sharp and stay up to date with the latest industry standards and best practices.

Rota is flexible and offered on a weekly basis, with drivers contacted in advance to confirm availability.

This is a zero/casual hours arrangement to support peak periods, annual leave and unplanned absences.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

Competitive Salary

Hourly rate of £18.15 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay. Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at £22.15 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay. You will also receive an extra £2.75ph for any hours worked between 21:00pm and 04:00am

Shift Hours

Out and back. Various shifts and start times available.

Benefits

Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.

Career Development

Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.

Company Benefits

Medical Reimbursement*, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.

Extras

Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform.

Team Culture

Strong culture of teamwork.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.